FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Discipline MMed

Anaesthesiology & Critical/Intensive Care * Cardiology

Cardiothoracic Surgery *

Clinical Psychology

Dermatology * Community Health

Diagnostic Radiography

Diagnostic Radiology * Family Medicine *

Hand & Microsurgery

Internal Medicine * Maternal and Child Health

Medical Physics

Neurology * Neurosurgery * Nuclear Medicine * Obstetrics & Gynaecology *

Occupational Medicine * Ophthalmology *

Orthopaedics * Otorhinolaryngology *

Paediatrics & Child Health * Pharmacology

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery * Psychiatry * Psychology

Public Health Medicine * General Surgery * Urology *

Mmed Admission Requirements: In order to be admitted to a MMed degree course a candidate must:

(a) Be in possession of a MBChB or equivalent degree and be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical practitioner;

(b) Be appointed to a Registrar's post recognized by the HPCSA. This post must be occupied for the full duration of registration as required under these rules;

(c) Meet any other requirements that may be elaborated in the rules for the specific degree for which

registration is requested. Duration:

(a) The duration of the MMed. degrees will be a minimum of four years, except for surgical disciplines* which will be 5 years.

(b) The maximum will be six years, except for surgical disciplines* which will be seven years.

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES

Postgraduate Diploma in Health

Promotion (015) 268-2384/3036 Aim: The course in Health Promotion and Education for Health aims to develop the ability of health, social work, agriculture, education and related workers at district, regional, provincial and national levels and those who will have the responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion Programmes. The course will enable participants to acquire a broad understanding of the many facets which impact on promoting health and wellbeing, and to develop skills necessary for improving communication between service providers and communities, identifying needs, priorities, design appropriate educational materials, advocate and negotiate policies to strengthen community action, and implement empowering educational processes.

Course Design:

(a) The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion is an action-learning based full-time one year course with six residential teaching modules for the full-time programme.

(b) Self-study segments supported by custom developed teaching materials form part of both curriculums.

(c) Each residential teaching block will last for six days (Monday to Saturday).

(d) Students must undertake a project based in

their work setting/agencies working in their

area of interest. Admission Criteria:

(a) Applicants must be in the possession of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Health or related disciplines.

(b) Priority will be given to those who have or will have:

- The responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion activities at district, regional and provincial level.

- The responsibility for promotion of health and

well being in direct liaison with the community.

Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health

Care (PGPHC) (015) 268-2384/3036

Admission Requirements: (a) Relevant undergraduate degree. (b) R e g i s t r a t i o n a s a G e n e r a l N u r s

e a n d Midwife/Psychiatric Nurse. (c) Matriculation exemption.

(d) Current registration with South

African Nursing Council. Duration:

(a) The study period extends over a period of at

least one academic year. Master of Nursing (MNurs) (015) 268-3036/2384

Admission Requirements: (a) Applicants must be in possession of a 4 year

basic degree in Nursing (BNurs) or post basic BNurs degree with an Honours degree in nursing (or equivalent);

(b) Registration with South African Nursing

Council as registered Nurse Practitioner. Curriculum:

(a) Research Dissertation. Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Presentation of the Programme:

(a) Students will be required to complete the one week research programme before taking on the research projects.

(b) All research proposals will be registered with

the University of Limpopo after approval by

the relevant University Committee.

Duration:

(a) One year full-time.

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MSc (Dietetics) (015) 268-3376/3079

The student is required to produce a dissertation on a

subject approved by the Head of the Department. An

oral examination may be required. Admission Requirements:

(a) A relevant 4-year Bachelor's Degree

or equivalent. Curriculum:

(a) A dissertation must be submitted based on a topic approved by the Programme Manager and

Senate. Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Master of Optometry (MOptom) (015) 268-3222/3548 Admission Requirements:

(a) Candidates for the MOptom degree must possess a 4-year BOptom degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution.

(b) The candidates may be required to have received

at least a 60% pass in the BOptom degree in the

subject for the master's dissertation. Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Dissertation:

(a) A research dissertation shall be submitted for

assessment. Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) (015) 268-2356/2351 Admission Requirements:

(a) A 4-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

in Pharmacy. Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Dissertation:

(a) The assessment consists of a dissertation in addition to which an oral or written assessment may be required, on a subject approved by the Programme Manager of the relevant discipline.

(b) Where a student is in possession of a BPharm

degree, he may proceed directly to an MPharm

degree, the dissertation being submitted at least

one year after obtaining the BPharm degree. Master of Public Health (MPH) (015) 268-4614/3727 Disciplines: (a) Health Measurement (b) Health Policy and Management (c) Environmental and Occupational Health

(d) Social and behaviour Sciences in Public Health Admission Requirements: (a) A relevant Bachelor Honours degree

or equivalent. (b) If Senate is satisfied that the candidate

sufficiently qualify to pursue the programme envisaged for the degree of Master of Public Health, any of the following may be admitted as a candidate:

(i) The holder of a degree of Bachelor of Arts or Sciences with Honours in Nursing, Psychology or Sociology or in a field which in the opinion of the Senate is relevant to public health.

(ai) A graduate of any other university who has

satisfied the Senate by means of a written or oral

test (or both) or by means of any other mode of

assessment to be determined from time to time by

the Senate that he/she is qualified to undertake the

line of study proposed or research (or both)

required for the degree. Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Mini-Dissertation: (a) A candidate shall submit a topic for the

approval of the Senate before June of the first academic year of study.

(b) A candidate may be permitted by the Senate to

substitute a new topic for the research report

before November of the first year Master of Science in Medical Sciences

(MSc Med Sci) (015) 268-3362/3051/3398 Disciplines: (a) Chemical Pathology (b) Haematology © Immunology (d) Medical Microbiology

(e) Medical Genetics

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Admission requirements: (a) A 4-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in

Medical Sciences or a 4-year Health Sciences related Degree.

Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (015) 268-3362/3051/3398 Disciplines:

(a) Chemical Pathology (b) Haematology © Immunology (d) Medical Microbiology

(e) Medical Genetics Admission requirements:

(a) Applicants must be in possession of one of the following:

(i) MSc (Medical Sciences) in any of the following fields; Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Medical Genetics.

(ai) Equivalent Masters' degree in the field of Epidemiology, Demography or any related Health (care) sciences qualification

Duration:

(a) Two years full-time. Thesis:

(a) A thesis shall be submitted for assessment.

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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (015) 268 3006

The School of Education is primarily committed to

rural regeneration, empowerment and development,

through a lifelong learning approach to teaching and

interdisciplinary research. Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Admission Requirements:

(a) A candidate must have an approved Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (2 School

related subjects). Duration:

(a) One year. The degree may be studied in the

following disciplines:

(a) Languages (PCED01): English Studies or Northern Sotho (Sepedi to read as Northern Sotho/Sepedi) or Tshivenda or Xitsonga.

(b) Economic Management Sciences

(PCEA01): Accounting or Business Management or Economics.

(c) Maths, Science & Technology (PCEB01): Biological Sciences/Life Sciences or Mathematics or Physical Science (Chemistry/Physics).

(d) Social Sciences (PCEC01):

Geography or History or Life Orientation. Bachelor of Education Honours

BEd Hons (Adult Education) (HEDA01) BEd Hons (Curriculum Studies) (HEDE01) BEd Hons (Educational Management) (HEC01) BEd Hons (Educational Studies) (HEDC01) BEd Hons (Language Education) (HEDB01) Bed Hons (Learners with Special Needs) (HEDF01)

Bed Hons (Maths, Science &

Technology Education) (HEB01) Admission Requirements:

(a) A Bachelor's Degree and a Teachers Diploma or a four year integrated Bachelor's Degree in Education with an average of 60% pass mark in Educational Studies (EDST) for Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or two years teaching experience; or

(b) A Bachelor's Degree with an average of

60% pass mark at third year level or two

years teaching experience in case of

candidate who has obtained less than 60% in

EDST at 3rd year level; or (c) For candidates to enrol for the BEd Honours

Degree in:- (i) Language Education (LEDU) - they must

have majored in English, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, Tshivenda or Xitsonga;

(ii) Mathematics, Science & Technology Education - they must have majored in Mathematics or Science of Technology Education.

Duration:

(a) One year full-time.

Master of Education by Research (MED01)

MEd (Adult Education) MEd (Curriculum Studies) MEd (Educational Studies) MEd (Language Education) MEd (Mathematics Education) MEd (Science Education)

MEd (Technology Education) Admission Requirements:

(a) A candidate must hold a relevant Bachelor of Education Honours Degree or PGDip (Education) and a research project.

(b) The Candidate shall have majored in a subject

in which he/she wishes to carry out research. Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year and maximum of two

years. Master of Education by Coursework

MEd (Mathematics Education) (MEM01) MEd (Science Education) (MES01)

MEd (Technology Education) (MET01) Admission Requirements:

(a) Candidate must be in possession of a BEd

Honours in Mathematics or Science or

Technology Education (M+5) Degree.

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(b) Preference will be given to candidate with

teaching experience in Biology, Physical

Science and/or Mathematics, but others may

apply for available space. Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year and maximum of two

years. MEd (Language Education) (MEL01)

Admission Requirements: (a) A BEd Hons in Language Education

(M+5) degree. Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year and maximum of two

years. MEd (Adult Education)

Admission Requirements: (a) A BEd Hons in Adult Education (M+5).

Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year and maximum of two

years.

Doctor of Philosophy (DHE01) Admission Requirements: (a) A candidate must hold a Master of Education

Degree or the Bachelor of Education Honours

Degree and an approved Master's Degree. Duration: (a) A minimum of two years and a maximum

of four years. The degree may be studied in the

following disciplines:

(a) Adult Education (b) Curriculum Studies (c) Educational Administration (d) Educaional Psychology (e) Educational Studies (f) Language Education (g) Mathematics Education (h) Science Education

(i) Technology Education

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SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES (015) 268

2853 & COMMUNICATION STUDIES The School of Languages & Communication Studies

trains, educates, and serves the people of the

Limpopo Province, the country - and beyond - by

providing quality programmes in a multicultural

context in languages and communication studies. Postgraduate Diploma in

Information Studies (PIN01) Admission Requirements:

(a) A relevant Bachelor's Degree with NQF

exit level 7. Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Bachelor of Arts Honours

Admission Requirements: (a) Candidate must be in possession of a relevant

Bachelor's Degree in which at least sixty percent (60%) has been obtained in the final formal assessment (examination) of the appropriate subject.

(b) Candidate who does not meet this requirement may be admitted to the Honours study on the special recommendation or screening process of the Head of Department and the Executive Dean concerned with the approval of Senate.

The degree may be studied in the

following disciplines:

(a) Communication Studies (HBAH01) (b) English Studies (HBAA01) (c) Applied Language and Multilingual

Studies (HBAE01) (d) Media Studies (HBAF01) (e) Northern Sotho (HBAD01) (f) Translation Studies and Linguistics (HBAG01) (g) Tshivenda (HBAB01)

(h) Xitsonga (HBAC01) Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Bachelor of Information Studies Honours (HIS01)

Admission Requirements: (a) A relevant Bachelor's Degree with NQF

exit level 7.

Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Master of Arts by Coursework MA

(African Languages) (MAL01)

Admission Requirements:

(a) An Honours Degree in an African Language with an average of 60%.

OR

(b) Recommendation after an interview/screening

process where less than 60% was obtained. Duration:

(a) One year full time. MA (English Studies) (MAEB01)

Admission Requirements: (a) An Honours Degree in English with an

average of 60% in Literature, Language or the combination thereof.

Duration:

(a) One year full time. MA (Translation Studies & Linguistics) (MAT01)

Admission Requirements: (a) A candidae must be in possession of a

Bachelor Honours Degree in a relevant subject or recommendation after the interview in courses where 60% is not achieved.

Duration:

(a) One year full time. Master of Arts by RESEARCH (MAL01)

Admission Requirements: (a) The requirements for this Degree are the same

as those for a Coursework Masters' Degree. The degree may be studied in the

following disciplines:

(a) English Studies (b) Media Studies (c) Northern Sotho (d) Tshivenda

(e) Xitsonga

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(f) Communication Studies

Duration: (a) Minimum of one year with a maximum of

two years. Master of Informaton Studies by RESEARCH (MIS01) Admission Requirements:

(a) A 4-year Bachelor of Information

Studies Degree or equivalent. Duration:

(a) One year full-time. Doctor of Philosophy (DHH01)

Admission Requirements: (a) A Master's Degree or equivalent qualification.

Duration:

(a) A minimum of two years.

(b) A maximum of four years. The degree may be studied in

the following disciplines:

(a) Communication Studies (b) English Studies (c) Media Studies (d) Northern Sotho (e) Translation Studies (f) Tshivenda

(g) Xitsonga

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL (015) 268 2601

SCIENCES The School of Social Sciences aims to train an

intellectual and academic professional cadre, to

conduct relevant research, and to foster community

renewal in such a way that people experience human

dignity at grass roots level. Bachelor of Arts Honours

Admission Requirements: (a) A candidate must be in possession of

Bachelor's Degree or prior learning as determined by the Department and School concerned, and approved by the Faculty.

Duration: (a) One year full-time.

The degree may be studied in the following

disciplines:

(a) Anthropology (HBAO01) (b) Criminology (HBAI01) (c) Geography (HBAP01) (d) History (HBAJ01) (e) International Politics (HBAK01) (f) Philosophy (HBAQ01) (g) Political Science (HBAL01) (h) Psychology (HBAM01)

(i) Sociology (HBAN01) Master of Arts by Coursework

MA (Folklore Studies) (MFS01)

Admission Requirements:

(a) A relevant Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree

or equivalent and 2 years working experience. Duration: (a) One year full-time.

MA (Clinical Psychology) (MAC01)

Admission Requirements: (a) An Honours Degree in Psychology or Bachelor

of Psychology (BPsych) and a personal interview.

Duration: (a) One year full-time.

Master of Arts by Research (MAA01)

Admission Requirements: (a) Same as under Languages &

Communication Studies Duration: (a) A minimum of one year.

(b) A maximum of two years. The degree may be studied in the

following disciplines:

(a) Anthropology (b) Criminology (c) Folklore Studies (d) History (e) International Politics (f) Philosophy (g) Political Science (h) Psychology (I) Sociology

Master of Social Work Admission Requirements: (b) An Honours Degree in Social Work with an

average of 60% and a personal interview. Duration: (c) A minimum of one year.

(d) A maximum of two years. Doctor of Philosophy (DHH01)

Admission Requirements: (b) A Master's Degree or equivalent qualification.

Duration: (c) A minimum of two years.

(d) A maximum of four years. The degree may be studied in the

following disciplines:

(a) Anthropology (b) Criminology (c) Folklore Studies (d) History (e) International Politics (f) Philosophy (g) Political Science (h) Psychology (i) Social Work

(j) Sociology

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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND LAW

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY (015) 268 2626

HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BComm Hons)

The degree may be conferred in the following programs:

(a) Accounting

Admission Requirements: (a) A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. (b) Applicants must obtain at least 60 % in the

final course of the subject in which he/she intends to do the Honours study.

(c) Where the minimum requirement of 60 % was not obtained the student can be admitted to the study only with a special recommendation from the program HOD.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year. Master of Commerce (MComm) The RESEARCH degree may be conferred in the following subjects:

(a) Accounting

Admission Requirements: (a) Applicants must be in a possession of an

honours degree in the program that he/she wants to study and submit a suitable research proposal.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year. Doctor of Commerce (DComm) A thesis dealing with a subject in the fields of:

(a) Accounting Admission Requirements:

(a) Applicants must be in a possession of a Masters degree in the program that he/she wants to study and submit a suitable research proposal.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of two years.

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SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (015) 268 2634

& MANAGEMENT

HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BComm Hons)

The degree may be conferred in

the following programs:

(a) Economics (b) Business Management (c) Human Resource Management

Admission Requirements:

(a) A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. (b) Applicants must obtain at least 60 % in the

final course of the subject in which he/she intends to do the Honours study.

(c) Where the minimum requirement of 60 % was not obtained the student can be provisionally

admitted to the study only with a special recommendation from the program HOD.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year. Bachelor of Development Studies Honours in Planning & Management (BDev Planning &

Management) Admission Requirements:

(a) A relevant Bacherlor's Degree at NQF level 7, as approved by the HOD of Development Management.

(b) Applicants must obtain at least 60% in the

final course of the qualifying subject.

(c) Where the minimum requirement of 60 % was not obtained the student can be provisionally admitted to the study only with a special recommendation from the program HOD.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year.

Bachelor of Administration Honours in

Public Administration (BAdmin Hons Public

Administration) Admission Requirements:

(a) A Bachelor's Degree at NQF level 7. (b) Applicants must obtain at least 60 % in the

final course of the subject in which he/she intends to do the Honours study.

(c) Where the minimum requirement of 60 % was not obtained the student can be provisionally admitted to the study only with a special recommendation from the program HOD.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year. Master of Commerce (MComm)

The RESEARCH degree may be conferred in the

following subjects:

(a) Economics (b) Business Management

(c) Human Resource Management Admission Requirements:

(a) Applicants must be in a possession of an honours degree in the program that

he/she wants to study. Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year. Master of Development in Planning and

Management (MDev Planning & Management) Admission Requirements:

(a) Applicants must be in possession of at least an honours degree in the program that he/she wants to study.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year.

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Master of Administration in Public Administration (MAdmin Public Administration) Admission Requirements:

(a) Applicants must be in possession of at least an honours degree in the program that he/she wants to study.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year. Doctor of Commerce (DComm) A thesis dealing with a subject in the fields of:

(a) Economics (b) Business Management

(c) Human Resource Management Admission Requirements:

(a) Applicants must be in a possession of a Masters degree in the program that he/she wants to study.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of two years. Doctor of Administration (DAdmin) A thesis dealing with a subject in the fields of:

(a) Development Planning & Management

(b) Public Administration Admission Requirements:

(a) Applicants must be in a possession of a Masters degree in the program that he/she wants to study.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of two years.

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SCHOOL OF LAW

The School of Law has made a significant contribution

to the legal fraternity in South Africa over the previous

years. It has, amongst others, produced esteemed

judges and advocates like judges BM Ngoepe (the

Judge President of Transvaal Provincial Division), P

Mojapelo (Deputy President of Transvaal Provincial

Division), Y Mokgoro (Judge of the Constitutional

Court), L Mailula (Judge of the High Court), to name a

few. The School has produced leaders in politics and

business in the public and private sectors. All the programmes offered in this School are

intended to enrich a candidate's theoretical

background on various laws. Master of Laws in Labour Law (LLM Labour Law)

This is a taught masters' degree with a mini-

dissertation contributing at least 50% towards the

final mark. Admission Requirements:

(a) LLB UG degree or an equivalent four year law degree.

(b) A candidate should have at least 60% aggregate

for his/her modules in his/her preceding degree, Duration:

(a) The programme is offered over one (1) year and a maximum period of two (2) years.

(b) A candidate qualifies for the LLM Labour

Law degree after having acquired 200 credits. Master of Laws in Development and Management

Law (LLM Development & Management Law) This is a taught masters' degree with a mini-

dissertation contributing at least 50% towards the

final mark. Admission Requirements:

(a) LLB UG degree or an equivalent four year law degree.

(b) A candidate should have at least 60% aggregate for his/her modules in his/her preceding degree,

Duration: (a) The programme is offered over one (1) year and

a maximum period of two (2) years.

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2908/2808/2686 (b) A candidate qualifies for LLM Development &

Management Law degree after having acquired

200 credits. Master of Laws by Research (LLM)

The requirements for this Degree are the same

as those for a Coursework Masters' Degree. Admission Requirements:

(c) LLB UG degree or an equivalent four year law degree.

(d) A candidate should have at least 60% aggregate

for his/her modules in his/her preceding degree, Duration:

(c) The programme is offered over one (1) year and a maximum period of two (2) years.

(d) A candidate qualifies for the LLM Labour

Law degree after having acquired 200 credits. The degree may be studied in the

following disciplines: (a) International Aspects of Law (b) Perspectives on Law (c) Legal Profession (d) Mercantile Law (e) Procedural Law (f) Public Law

(g) Private Law Doctor of Laws (LLD)

The degree is awarded on the grounds of a

thesis being completed. Admission Requirements:

(a) To be admitted to the LLD degree programme, a

candidate should have completed an LLM degree or an equivalent qualification;

Duration: (a) The programme is offered over two (2) years

and a maximum period of four (4) years. (b) A candidate qualifies for LLD degree

after having acquired 360 credits.

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TURFLOOP GRADUATE

SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP All the programmes offered at this School are intended

to enrich a candidate's theoretical background as

well as instil practical skills necessary for one to

operate at managerial and/or supervisory levels

in business, public and civil sectors of the

Society. We are a Graduate School bent on

excellence and relevance and are facing the

future with pride and determination. Master of Business Administration

(MBA) (015 268 4181) Admission Requirements:

(a) Application for admission to the MBA Programme is subject to strict evaluation and selection is based on the candidate's academic achievements, experience, attitude and motivation for further study.

(b) At least an Honours Degree at NQF Level 8. (c) A letter from their employer confirming

that they will be allowed to attend classes. (d) MatriculationMathematics or any qualification

in Mathematics or Statistics which is deemed appropriate by the Selection Committee for MBA applicants.

Duration:

(a) The programme is offered over a two (2) year period.

(b) A student qualifies for the MBA Degree

after having acquired 200 credits. Master of Development in Planning &

Management (Coursework) (MDEV) (015

268 4141) Admission Requirements:

(d) Candidates are also required to submit a letter

from their employer confirming that they will

be allowed to attend classes. Duration:

(a) The programme is offered over a one (1) year period.

(b) A candidate qualifies for the MDEV

Degree after having acquired 200 credits. Master of Public Administration and

Management (Coursework) (MPA) (015 268 4179) Admission Requirements:

(a) Application for admission to the MPA Programme is subject to strict evaluation and selection is based on the candidate's academic achievements, experience, attitude and motivation for further study.

(b) At least a Honours Degree or equivalent in Public Administration or related field.

(c) Candidates are also required to submit a letter from their employer confirming that they will

be allowed to attend classes. Duration:

(a) The programme is offered over a one (1) year

period.

(a) Application for admission to the MDEV

Programme is subject to strict evaluation and selection is based on the candidate's academic achievements, experience, attitude and motivation for further study.

(b) At least an Honours Degree or equivalent.

(c) Relevant experience within a development management context will be an added

advantage.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE & AGRICULTURE

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL &

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

(015) 268 2202/2203

Bachelor of Agricultural Management

Honours (BAgrMan Hons) Disciplines:

(a) Agricultural Economics (b) Animal Production (c) Plant Production

Admission Requirements: (a) A r e l e v a n t B a c h e l o r ' s

o r e q u i v a l e n t

qualification. Duration:

(a) Minimum one (1) year.

(b) Maximum two (2) years. Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) Disciplines:

(a) Aquaculture

(b) Geography Admission Requirements:

(a) A relevant Bachelor's or equivalent

qualification in terms of NQF level. Duration:

(c) Minimum one (1) year.

(d) Maximum two (2) years. Master of Agricultural Management (MAgricMan)

Executive Committee or applying the RPL

Policy. Duration:

(e) Minimum one (1) year.

(f) Maximum two (2) years.

Master of Science in Agriculture (MSc Agric)

MSc in Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) MSc in Agriculture (Animal Production) MSc in Agriculture (Agronomy) MSc in Agriculture (Horticulture) MSc in Agriculture (Pasture Science) MSc in Agriculture (Plant Production)

MSc in Agriculture (Soil Science) Admission Requirements:

(a) A relevant BScAgric or a four year equivalent degree.

(b) At least 60% obtained as an average final mark in

the appropriate major learning programme or with

special recommendation by the Faculty Executive

Committee or applying the RPL Policy. Duration:

(g) Minimum one (1) year.

(h) Maximum two (2) years. Master of Agricultural Management

in Agricultural Extension

(MAgricMan Agricultural Extension) Admission Requirements:

Disciplines: (a) Agricultural Economics (b) Animal Production (c) Plant Production

Admission Requirements:

(a) A relevant Honours or a four year equivalent degree.

(b) At least 60% obtained as an average final mark

in the appropriate major learning programme

or with special recommendation by the Faculty

(a) A relevant Honours or a four year

equivalent degree. (b) At least 60% obtained as an average final mark in

the appropriate major learning programme or with

special recommendation by the Faculty Executive

Committee or applying the RPL Policy.

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Duration: (i) Minimum one (1) year. (j) Maximum two (2) years. Master of Science (Msc)

Disciplines:

(a) Aquaculture

(b) Geography Admission Requirements:

(a) A relevant Honours or a four year equivalent degree.

(b) At least 60% obtained as an average final mark in

the appropriate major learning programme or with

special recommendation by the Faculty Executive

Committee or applying the RPL Policy. Duration:

(k) Minimum one (1) year.

(l) Maximum two (2) years. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Disciplines: (a) Agricultural Economics (b) Aquaculture (c) Animal Production (d) Geography (e) Plant Production

(f) Soil Science Admission Requirements:

(a) A relevant Masters' degree or

equivalent qualification. Duration:

(a) Minimum two (2) years.

(b) Maximum four (4) years.

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SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL &

COMPUTER SCIENCES (015) 268 3027/3593

The School strives for excellence through research

and providing the necessary skills required by the

public and private sectors for the development of the

country. It o ffers honours, masters and doctorates as

indicated in the following pages.

The minimum durations for these programmes in all

disciplines of the School are as follows:

(a) Honours - one year (b) Masters - one year

(c) PhD - two years

Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons)

Disciplines: (a) Applied Mathematics

(b) Computer Science © Mathematics

(d) Statistics

Admission Requirements: (a) A relevant Bachelor of Science Degree. (b) An average of at least 60% in the third year of

discipline. (c) An undergraduate discipline report that is s

atis factory to the F aculty Executive Committee, comply with faculty rules and regulations and subject to Senate approval.

Master of Science (MSc)

Disciplines: (a) Applied Mathematics

(b) Computer Science © Mathematics

(d) Statistics

Admission Requirements: (a) A BSc Hons Degree or its equivalent.

Doctor of Philosohy (PhD)

Disciplines: (a) Applied Mathematics (b) Mathematics © Statistics

A doctoral degree is by thesis (original

research work) on an approved topic. An oral examination may be required.

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SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR &

LIFE SCIENCES (015) 268 2588

Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) B Sc Honours Degrees Offered:

(a) Biochemistry (015 268 3013) (b) Botany (015 268 2300) (c) Microbiology (015 268 3013) (d) Physiology & Environmental Health (015 268

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(e) Zoology (015 268 2300) Each of the above Honours Degree Programmes

consists of a Research Project and four Theory

Modules relevant to the discipline of choice. Admission Requirements:

(a) A BSc Degree with major(s) in courses in the discipline area in which a student wants to study and a final average mark for the relevant final year major(s) of at least 60%.

(b) A candidate who does not meet the above requirement may be admitted on special recommendation, after consultation with and approval by the Faculty Executive Committee. In such cases, a mid-year progress report from the Faculty Executive Committee will determine continuation in the programme.

(c) On special recommendation, including application

of the RPL policy and strategy of the University of

Limpopo and after consultation with and approval

by the Faculty Executive Committee. Duration: (a) One (1) year full time.

Master of Science (MSc)

Disciplines:

(a) Biochemistry (015 268 3018) (b) Botany (015 268 2300) (c) Microbiology (015 268 3018) (d) Physiology and Environmental Health (015

268 2817)

(e) Zoology (015 268 2300)

Each of the above Masters Degree Programmes is

offered as a Research Masters' Programme

culminating in a Dissertation relevant to the

discipline of choice. Admission Requirements:

(a) A BSc Hons degree in the discipline in which the student wants to do an MSc degree and preferably with a minimum of 60% average mark in the BSc Hons degree.

(b) On special recommendation, including application

of the RPL policy and strategy of the University of

Limpopo and after consultation with and approval

by the Faculty Executive Committee. (c) In addition to those requirements above, the

skills profile of potential students will be assessed and they may be required to qualify themselves with additional competencies as deemed to be essential by the Department.

Duration:

(a) Minimum one (1) year.

(b) Maximum two (2) years. Doctor of Philosohy (PhD)

Disciplines: (a) Biochemistry (015 268 3018) (b) Botany (015 268 2300) (c) Microbiology (015 268 3018) (d) Physiology and Environmental Health (015

268 2817)

(e) Zoology (015 268 2300) Each of the above Doctoral Degree Programmes is

based on an Original Research Project culminating

in a Thesis relevant to the discipline of choice. Admission Requirements:

(a) An MSc degree in the discipline in which the student wants to do a PhD degree and preferably with a minimum of 60% average mark in the MSc degree.

(b) On special recommendation, including application

of the RPL policy and strategy of the University of

Limpopo and after consultation with and approval

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by the Faculty Executive Committee. (c) In addition to those requirements above, the

skills profile of potential students will be assessed and they may be required to qualify themselves with additional competencies as deemed to be essential by the Department.

Duration:

(a) Minimum period of two (2) years.

(b) Maximum period of four (4) years.

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SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL & MINERAL

SCIENCES (015) 268 2603

Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons)

Disciplines: (a) Chemistry (b) Geology (c) Mining Geology (d) Mineral Processing and Ore Beneficiation

(e) Physics

Each of the above Honours Degree Programmes

consists of a Research Project and four Theory

Modules relevant to the discipline of choice.

Admission Requirements: (a) A BSc degree with major(s) in courses in the

discipline area in which a student wants to study and a final average mark for the relevant final year major(s) of at least 60%.

(b) A candidate who does not meet the above requirement may be admitted on special recommendation, after consultation with and approval by the Faculty Executive Committee. In such cases, a mid-year progress report from the Faculty Executive Committee will determine continuation in the programme.

(c) On special recommendation, including application of the RPL Policy and Strategy of the University of Limpopo, and after consultation with and approval by the Faculty Executive Committee.

Duration:

(a) One (1) year full time.

Master of Science (MSc)

Disciplines: (a) Chemistry

(b) Geology

© Physics Each of the above Masters Degree Programmes is offered as a Research Masters' Programme culminating in a Dissertation relevant to the discipline of choice.

Admission Requirements:

(a) A BSc Hons degree in the discipline in which the student wants to do an MSc degree and preferably with a minimum of 60% average mark in the BSc Hons degree.

(b) On special recommendation, including application of the RPL Policy and Strategy of the University of Limpopo, and after consultation with and approval by the Faculty Executive Committee.

(c) In addition to those requirements above, the skills profile of potential students will be assessed and they may be required to qualify themselves with additional competencies as deemed to be essential by the Department.

Duration:

(a) Minimum one (1) years.

(b) Maximum two (2) years.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD )

Disciplines: (a) Chemistry

(b) Geology

© Physics Each of the above Doctoral Degree Programmes is

based on an Original Research Project culminating

in a Thesis relevant to the discipline of choice.

Admission Requirements: (a) An MSc degree in the discipline in which the

student wants to do a PhD degree and preferably with a minimum of 60% average mark in the MSc degree.

(b) On special recommendation, including application of the RPL Policy and Strategy of the University of Limpopo, and after consultation with and approval by the Faculty Executive Committee.

(c) In addition to those requirements above, the skills profile of potential students will be assessed and they may be required to qualify themselves with additional competencies as deemed to be essential by the Department.

Duration:

(a) Minimum period of two (2) years.

(b) Maximum period of four (4) years.

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